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I'd like to see what the government is proposing for women who are considered higher than average risk (due to personal and family history among other things). This important (and substantial) population was not addressed in either article.
I'd also like to see statistics regarding breast cancer from other countries - many variables including air quality, sun/UV exposure and diet which vary based on geographical region and culture have shown to have major impacts on cancer epidemiology. For example, ther Japanese have a mich higher risk for stomach cancer, felt to be due to the large amount of smoked fish in their diet; the payoff is decreased cardiovascular disease.
Also, copmparing our health system's outcomes to those of other nations is comparing apples to oranges. Access to - and quality of health care changes outcomes as well.
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